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The She+ Foundation, formerly the Patty Brisben Foundation for Women's Sexual Health, is a 501(c)(3) committed to advancing women's sexual health.
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10/12/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and support those affected. IPV can take many forms, physical harm, emotional abuse, sexual violence, and controlling behaviors, affecting millions across all backgrounds.

If you or someone you know needs support, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) offers resources and assistance. Visit NNEDV.org for more information or to connect with local services.

Your safety matters. No one deserves to suffer in silence.

10/10/2026

On World Mental Health Day, we’re recognizing the powerful connection between our mental well-being, sexual health, reproductive autonomy, and relationships.

How we experience our bodies matters. How we are treated by healthcare providers matters. Whether we feel safe expressing our identities, setting boundaries, accessing contraception, or making decisions about our reproductive futures matters.

Sexual shame, discrimination, reproductive coercion, barriers to healthcare, and experiences of sexual violence can all have profound consequences for mental health.

And yet, conversations about mental health and sexual health are too often treated as entirely separate issues.

At SHE+ Foundation, we believe comprehensive healthcare means caring for the whole person. That includes recognizing that bodily autonomy, consent, sexual well-being, and access to affirming reproductive healthcare are essential components of health equity.

This World Mental Health Day, we’re advocating for a future where no one is shamed for their sexuality, denied dignity in their healthcare, or made to feel powerless over their own body.

Because mental health and sexual health aren’t competing priorities. They’re interconnected parts of our overall well-being.

Your body. Your mind. Your health. Your rights.

10/08/2026

Menopause has a price tag. And it’s costing women far more than we talk about.

A recent article from Rethinking65 sheds light on the financial realities of menopause, revealing that American women in midlife spend approximately $13 billion annually managing symptoms.

But the financial impact doesn’t stop at healthcare costs.

According to research highlighted in the article, 69% of Gen X women surveyed reported missing work because of menopause symptoms, while 25% considered passing up leadership opportunities.

Think about what that means.

Lost wages. Missed promotions. Reduced retirement savings. Symptoms influence career decisions in ways our healthcare systems and workplaces are often ill-equipped to address.

For too long, menopause has been treated as a private health matter rather than a public conversation about economic security, workplace equity, and access to care.

At SHE+ Foundation, we believe women’s health cannot be separated from women’s economic well-being.

We need better research. More accessible treatment. Supportive workplace policies. And a healthcare system that takes menopause seriously.

Because menopause shouldn’t come at the expense of financial independence.

Source: Eleanor O’Sullivan, *Should Menopause Be Part of Client Conversations?*, Rethinking65, October 1, 2026.

09/29/2026

The SHE+ Foundation is on Capitol Hill today with , & Women First Research Coalition to tell Congress about the National Strategy to allocate $20 billion over 10 years towards women’s health. It’s time for a .

Read about the National Strategy to Close the Women’s Health Gap: swhr.org/nationalstrategy.

09/25/2026

World Contraception Day is September 26, and access to contraception is about more than preventing pregnancy. It’s about having the information, options, and autonomy to make decisions about your own reproductive health.

For the first time in the U.S., a daily birth control pill is available without a prescription. Opill is an FDA-approved, progestin-only contraceptive that can be purchased over the counter, removing barriers like scheduling a doctor’s appointment, obtaining a prescription, or having insurance.
That matters. Because access can look different for everyone, and cost, transportation, time away from work, provider shortages, privacy, and geography can all stand between someone and the care they need.

Opill isn’t the right method for everyone, and it doesn’t need to be. Birth control is not one-size-fits-all.

For World Contraception Day, we’re celebrating more options, better access, and the power of informed choice.

09/23/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of Hispanic and Latino communities, and to recognize where inequities still persist.

For Hispanic women in the United States, barriers to sexual and reproductive healthcare can be shaped by access, language, cost, insurance coverage, cultural stigma, and broader systemic inequities.

Health equity means more than recognizing these disparities. It means working to close them.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re taking a closer look at the gaps in sexual and reproductive health, and what it takes to build a healthcare system where every woman has access to the information, resources, and care she needs to thrive.

Read more on the SHE+ blog:
www.sheplusfoundation.com/blog

09/21/2026

September is PMOS Awareness Month, and this year, awareness starts with a new name.

In May 2026, experts officially renamed Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), reflecting what patients and researchers have long known: this condition is about far more than ovarian cysts.

PMOS is a complex hormonal and metabolic condition that can affect insulin regulation, androgen levels, ovulation, fertility, cardiovascular health, and more. The new terminology moves away from a misleading focus on “polycystic ovaries” and toward a name that better represents the condition across the lifespan.

And that matters. An estimated, 1 in 8 women is affected, while as many as 70% of people with the condition may remain undiagnosed.

A better name doesn’t solve the gaps in diagnosis, research, or care. But accurate language can help us better understand the condition, recognize its symptoms, and advocate for people living with it.

This PMOS Awareness Month, we’re making space for better information, better conversations, and better care.

09/15/2026

Too often, women are told the symptoms they’re experiencing are “normal.”

Bloating. Pelvic pain. Changes in bleeding. Feeling full quickly. Back pain. Changes in bathroom habits. Fatigue.

On their own, these symptoms can have many explanations. But when they’re persistent, unusual for your body, or getting worse, they deserve attention.

During Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we’re talking about the symptoms that are too often dismissed, overlooked, or explained away, and why knowing what’s normal for your body can be an important part of advocating for your health.

Gynecologic cancers don’t always come with obvious warning signs. And there is no single screening test that detects all of them. That makes awareness, listening to your body, and having access to providers who take your concerns seriously especially important.

At SHE+, we believe you deserve to be heard when something doesn’t feel right.

Learn more about gynecologic cancers, the symptoms to know, and when to talk with a healthcare provider in our latest blog: www.sheplusfoundation.com/blog

09/10/2026

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and awareness starts with knowing what to look for.

Ovarian cancer can be difficult to detect early, and there is currently no reliable routine screening test recommended for people at average risk. A Pap test does not screen for ovarian cancer. That makes knowing your body, understanding your risk, and paying attention to persistent changes especially important.

Bloating. Pelvic or abdominal pain. Feeling full quickly. Changes in bathroom habits. Fatigue. Back pain. Abnormal bleeding. These symptoms can have many causes, but when something is new, unusual for you, persistent, or getting worse, it deserves attention.

Your symptoms deserve to be taken seriously. Your questions deserve answers. And you deserve access to the information and care you need to advocate for your health.

This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we’re spreading knowledge, not fear.

Know your body. Know the signs. Know when something feels different.

Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Cancer Society, and National Cancer Institute (NCI).

09/08/2026

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know there are 5 different types of gynecologic cancers? Each affects different parts of a woman’s reproductive system with its own warning signs.

Swipe through to learn about cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Understand these symptoms and pay attention to your body and know what’s normal for YOU. If you experience unusual symptoms for 2 weeks or longer, see your healthcare provider. Early detection makes all the difference.

We have tagged some of our trusted partner organizations in each slide for the specific kind of cancer to provide you with additional resources and support.

At the SHE+ Foundation, we believe sexual health is general health. You are your own best advocate - trust your instincts and ask questions.
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